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Welcome to the Careers Working Group Padlet

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Welcome to the Careers Working Group Padlet

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Hello! Please use this space to share any ideas, resources, or anything that will help drive us all forward!

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Street and Walton Men’s Shed – Walton Parish Council

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Your application will be assessed by one of our team. They'll read through what you've written, look at your supporting documents and check places like the Charity Commission and your website. We may contact you if we have any questions.

When we assess your application, we look at a number of different things. For example:
Community Need

A local Youth Club has noticed the local population has grown and people new to the area are unfamiliar with their new community. The club believes this population rise is because they're based near Hinkley Point C, and on the route for the park-and-ride.

They know youth services have been shown to bring people together, form good relationships in communities and help increase young people's community engagement. However, to work with more young people, they need more staff.

Community Benefits

The club's committee have spoken with their community, including residents, schools and statutory organisations. They agree HPC has changed the way the local area is seen and are worried about community cohesion, safety and access to services.

The club's plan is to offer more services for local young people, both new to the area and those who have lived there for a long time. They can work with local schools and organisations including the police to offer a strong service.

The club applies for funding to pay for a Youth Worker. They want this to help young people and ensure they can take advantage of the opportunities HPC offers by increasing wellbeing and self-confidence.

Community Priorities

The Youth Club has been a long-standing community organisation and the parish/town council sees it as an important facility to support young people. A local councillor supports developing the club and writes a letter of support for the project. This highlights how the community has grown and explains the community believes this is because of HPC. The parish council has also given some funding to the club, to show how important it is to the community

The club is in contact with other local services that support young people. They send a letter to show their support for the club.

Governance and Delivery

The Youth Club has been running for 10 years. The management team has successfully completed several upgrades and repairs to the facilities, demonstrating their capability to see this project through.

The club also has a strong safeguarding policy. This helps them keep their younger members as well as vulnerable adults safe.

The project plan has clear deadlines and outcomes to prove they're making a difference in their community.

There is evidence of a strong committee which represents different members of the community.

The club can show good financial controls and money management.

Value for money

The plan clearly outlines the costs involved, including salaries, contributions and overheads.

The club has secured funding from other sources, including from a fundraising event held by their members and a grant from another funder.

Legacy
The benefits to young people will be carried through life and support their education, employment and personal development.

We'll then usually make a recommendation and a panel will make the final decision. The panel is made up of representatives of SCF, Somerset Council and EDF as well as independent community members.

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HPC Community Fund Open Grants - Somerset Community Foundation

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What can we use this money for? Hinkley Point C (HPC) is one of the biggest developments that Somerset has ever seen. Building work started in 2017 and is expected to continue until at least 2027. It's making a big difference to the lives of people living nearby, particularly in places like Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and [...]

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CI Maturity Model (Schools & Special Schools)

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CI Maturity Model (Schools & Special Schools)

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Document sent through from Emma Davis

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CI Maturity Model (schools and special schools)

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Document sent through from Emma Davis

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Hi All, I'm going to the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC in November. One of the exhibitors is Developing Experts, a software company with a Careers resources product with SEND Adaptation features. I can have a chat on their stand if anyone would like me to see how they may be able to facilitate our Group's aims.

This is their approach: "Through our embedded careers resources and partnerships with STEM experts, we help pupils develop diverse career aspirations from a young age. Our career and expert videos link lesson content to real-life industries, further explaining the important ways that pupils can apply their knowledge."

SEND Adaptation Features | Developing Experts

I live on the business side of what we do as a group, so would need some good Teaching & Learning led questions from you for it to be useful. Let me know :)

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Careers | Developing Experts | Developing Experts

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A link to another Padlet

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Link to Careers SharePoint Folder as discussed on 17/12/2025 

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Link to Careers SharePoint Folder as discussed on 17/12/2025 

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Use this Padlet, Teams Channel and SharePoint to share and document progress

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1. Who Counts as a Young Worker?

A 16–17‑year‑old who has reached school‑leaving age (last Friday in June of the school year they turn 16) is legally a young worker. [edumason.com], [thectoclub.com]

2. Education Requirements – Must Continue to Age 18

Young people must stay in education/training until age 18 via:

Full‑time education, or

Apprenticeship/traineeship, or

Working 20+ hours/week + part‑time education/training [edumason.com], [publiccons...ggroup.com]

Full‑time workers must complete 280 guided learning hours/year (~1 day/week of study). [publiccons...ggroup.com]

Manager action: Always confirm work schedules fit around compulsory learning.

3. Maximum Legal Working Hours

Young workers must not exceed:

8 hours per day

40 hours per week (no opt‑out allowed) [edumason.com], [thectoclub.com]

This applies even across multiple jobs. [thectoclub.com]

Manager action: Do not schedule beyond legal maximums.

4. Rest Requirements

Young workers must receive:

30‑minute break when working more than 4.5 hours

12 hours rest between shifts

48 hours weekly rest (or 36 hours if necessary, with time made up later) [edumason.com]

Night work is generally prohibited for 16–17-year-olds. [edumason.com]

Manager action: Check shift planning complies with rest periods.

5. Pay: Minimum Wage Rates for 16–17-Year-Olds

Under UK employment law, 16–17-year-olds are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age group, plus:

Payslips,

Holiday entitlement,

Protection under health & safety law. [thectoclub.com]

Manager action:

Apply the correct 16–17 NMW rate.

Review annually each April when minimum wage rates typically change.
(If you want the current exact hourly rate, I can fetch that for you.)

6. Suitable Work & Safety

Employers must ensure:

Work is age‑appropriate and safe

Risk assessments are completed

Hazardous work must not be assigned unless legally permitted with proper supervision [thectoclub.com]

Manager action: Review tasks and complete young worker‑specific risk assessments.

7. Coordination With Education Commitments

Work must not disrupt school/college hours or compulsory training.
Local Authorities may investigate if employment interferes with education. [edumason.com]

Manager action:

Request young person’s timetable

Avoid scheduling during learning hours

Allow flexibility for exams/assessments

Manager Checklist (Print-Friendly)

✔ Worker is 16–17 and past school‑leaving age
✔ Education/training commitments confirmed
✔ Hours ≤ 8/day, 40/week
✔ Rest breaks and rest periods scheduled
✔ No night work
✔ Correct NMW (16–17 rate) applied
✔ Risk assessment completed
✔ Duties appropriate for age
✔ Employment does not interfere with education

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MTP Year A SEfL Experiential Animal Care  year a - Copy

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MTP Year A SEfL Experiential Food technology

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Careers Education - Best Practice Padlet

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Careers Education - Best Practice Padlet

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